In the 1990s, epidemiologic studies established that women could reduce their risk of bearing a child with neural tube birth defects by increasing their intake of ____.
A)vitamin B
B)vitamin C
C) folic acid
D) ascorbic acid

Question

In the 1990s, epidemiologic studies established that women could reduce their risk of bearing a child with neural tube birth defects by increasing their intake of ____.​
A)​vitamin B
B)​vitamin C
C) ​folic acid
D) ​ascorbic acid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The specific nutrient mentioned in the question is folic acid, not vitamin B or vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is another name for vitamin C, so it is not the correct answer either.

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